In article <2007111812134416807-me@donotreplycom>,
AxisOfBeagles > wrote:

> Really? Because you recommend them, I will seek them out and try them.
> To date, I've not been convinved of the qualities of East Coast oysters
> -- not enough flavor for me, and too 'sandy' tasting (not texture). But
> then, have not had Virginia Beach oysters - only Long Island and
> Maryland.
>
> I prefer the cold, clear water oysters of New Zealand, Tomales Bay and,
> expecially, Washington State.
>
> As for Gulf oysters .... yuk ....
>
>
> On 2007-11-18 12:01:50 -0800, Lawrence Leichtman > said:
> >
> > The once finest oysters in the world are again being harvested in the
> > Lynnhaven River here in Virginia Beach. They don't know how long they
> > will allow the harvest to continue but I have only heard tales of these
> > oysters as harvesting them has been banned for 25-30 years due to
> > pollution.

These have not been on the market for many years. They were the
favorites of Diamond Jim Brady.